Roman Antoninianus Coins

Inv. No.: c146
Date: A.D. 270-275 (Hayes).
Weight: 3.74g
 
Obv.: Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed.
IMP.C.AVRELIANVS AVG.

Rev.: Sol walking left, globe in left hand, right hand raised, foot on captive.
CONSERVAT.AVG.
No mintmark discernible.

Aurelian embellishment of Rome included the rebuilding of the temple of Sol, of which his wife Severina was priestess. The reverse honours Sol as the Emperor favourite protector.

Comparanda:
Cf. Aurelian 384.